Apr 17, 2024 | All School, Blog, Have Fun, Lower School News
Last Thursday, the Lower School was abuzz with excitement as students from kindergarten to fifth grade came together for a day of learning, costumes, competitions, special guests, and fun! Polygon Palooza was a celebration of the depth of geometry learning happening...
Apr 10, 2024 | All School, Blog, Have Fun, Middle School News
At Mount Vernon, innovation isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a daily part of life and learning. For the second consecutive year, Grade 8 students in Impact Design Lab (IDL) are taking on the challenge of reimagining the field games for Mustang Rally, our...
Apr 3, 2024 | All School, Blog, Interim, Upper School News
Exposure, Education, Experience, and Empathy 6 Continents visited 13 Countries visited 4 States visited 310 Student travelers 50 Faculty chaperones 61 Internships 90 CORE students Interim is a unique experience that propels our students into a world of learning beyond...
Mar 27, 2024 | All School, Blog, Interim, Middle School News
At Mount Vernon, learning isn’t confined to the walls of a classroom; it’s a journey that spans cities, cultures, and experiences. Rooted in our mission to prepare all students to be college-ready, globally competitive, and engaged citizen leaders, the...
Mar 6, 2024 | All School, Blog, Upper School News
Mod 3 saw the return of a class that hadn’t been taught at Mount Vernon since before the pandemic. With a background steeped in pastoral care and education, Upper School science teacher Josh Amerson led the two sections of World Religions for Grade 9 students. As our...
Feb 28, 2024 | All School, Blog, Impact, Lower School News, Upper School News
What are the real impacts of blue light and digital screen usage on our eyes? This was the question that drove Dante Romagnoli’s iProject journey. A member of the class of 2026, Dante was curious to unravel the effects of blue light on our eyes. Blue light is a...
